Patrushev indicated that it would become the basis of Russia's economic growth

Expanding the capabilities of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), the development of the Trans-Arctic Corridor and the Arctic will become a solid foundation for Russia's economic growth and strengthening its status as a great maritime power. This was stated by the assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Maritime Collegium Nikolai Patrushev, who previously held the post of secretary of the country's Security Council.

"I am confident that further expansion of the possibilities of the Northern Sea Route, the development of the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation will be a solid foundation for the country's economic growth, strengthening Russia's status as a great maritime power and will ensure the promotion of its national interests," Patrushev emphasized in greeting the guests and organizers of the exposition dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the beginning of Russian history development of the Northern Sea Route, the press service of the Maritime Collegium reports.

As Patrushev noted, by the decision of the President in A significant number of events related to this anniversary are taking place in Russia.

The Chairman of the Maritime Collegium pointed out that the coverage of historical events in the development of the Arctic, the disclosure of its potential, including within the framework of the Great Northern Campaign project. The Arctic as an art", has an important cultural and socio-political significance, contributes to the unification of Russian society, strengthening respect for the cultural and historical heritage of the country among the younger generation.

"This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. Thanks to the world's only nuclear icebreaker fleet, Russia has been and remains a leader in the development of Arctic latitudes," Patrushev stressed.